The short answer
When to go to Majuli
The best window is November to February: dry, cool and clear, with the Raas festival in November and winter birds on the wetlands through the cold months. March is still workable. April to September brings heavy rain, humidity and flood risk, and ferries and roads can be disrupted. Older travellers will find mornings pleasant in winter, but should carry a light layer for chilly river crossings. Figures here come from nearby Jorhat, since Majuli has no published climate table.
Month by month
Majuli weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 10°C | 8 mm | Cool, dry and clear; good for satras and birds | |
| February | 26°C | 12°C | 23 mm | Mild and mostly dry; good birding | |
| March | 28°C | 16°C | 62 mm | Warming up; occasional showers | |
| April | 29°C | 19°C | 177 mm | Humid with frequent rain | |
| May | 30°C | 22°C | 281 mm | Heavy rain begins; river rising | |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 310 mm | Monsoon; ferries and roads can be disrupted | |
| July | 33°C | 26°C | 396 mm | Wettest month; flood season | |
| August | 33°C | 26°C | 287 mm | Hot, humid, flood risk | |
| September | 32°C | 25°C | 246 mm | Still wet; flood risk lingers | |
| October | 31°C | 22°C | 102 mm | Rain easing; greener island, warm days | |
| November | 28°C | 16°C | 11 mm | Dry and pleasant; Raas festival period | |
| December | 25°C | 11°C | 17 mm | Cool, clear mornings; quiet and good for birds |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Majuli seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry and clear; good for satras and birds
- February: Mild and mostly dry; good birding
- November: Dry and pleasant; Raas festival period
- December: Cool, clear mornings; quiet and good for birds
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming up; occasional showers
- October: Rain easing; greener island, warm days
Possible, with planning: April
- April: Humid with frequent rain
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Heavy rain begins; river rising
- June: Monsoon; ferries and roads can be disrupted
- July: Wettest month; flood season
- August: Hot, humid, flood risk
- September: Still wet; flood risk lingers
Useful answers
Best time to visit Majuli: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Majuli?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Majuli, with March and October also good. The best window is November to February: dry, cool and clear, with the Raas festival in November and winter birds on the wetlands through the cold months. March is still workable. April to September brings heavy rain, humidity and flood risk, and ferries and roads can be disrupted. Older travellers will find mornings pleasant in winter, but should carry a light layer for chilly river crossings. Figures here come from nearby Jorhat, since Majuli has no published climate table.
Which months should I avoid in Majuli with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Heavy rain begins; river rising Monsoon; ferries and roads can be disrupted
When does it rain most in Majuli?
July is the wettest month, with about 396 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is August, with average highs around 33°C.